Malaysia To Exempt Existing MM2H Participants From Most New Rules
Following fervent feedback from stakeholders, Malaysia decides to grandfather in existing MM2Hers under the old rules, with two exceptions.
Read moreFollowing fervent feedback from stakeholders, Malaysia decides to grandfather in existing MM2Hers under the old rules, with two exceptions.
Read moreMM2H: Former minister warns rejections could soar; Malaysia could lose out on US$12 billion to competing programs; Dependents went unvetted.
Read moreFollowing sharp criticism from MM2H stakeholders and the Sultan of Johor, the Home Minister promises to “take another look” at the new rules, at least as they apply to long-term residents.
Read moreEven if a new government reverts to the “old” rules, faith in the program’s (and Malaysia’s) stability has been harmed beyond repair, writes Justin Donovan.
Read moreSteven Pepa argues the Malaysian govt. jilted the MM2H population to score political points and that the latter would be better off in Portugal.
Read moreThousands of settled expats who planned to live out their days in Malaysia will now need to come up 4-6x more money or get out. Most cannot afford to stay.
Read moreThe MM2H program is finally reopening, albeit with financial requirements far more onerous than in the past.
Read moreAfter decimating hundreds of MM2H businesses over a political power struggle, the government is offering a laughably small support package.
Read moreDespite repeated assurances of an imminent reopening, the MM2H remains inactive 21 months after its initial suspension. Insiders say politicking is to blame.
Read moreAfter a year and a half of uncertainty, hopes emerge that the world’s most popular residency by investment program may reopen soon.
Read moreNot as advertised: A 15-year veteran MM2H advisor questions whether authorities really want foreigners to make Malaysia their second home.
Read moreAsia’s biggest prop-tech group, has partnered with IMI Research Unit to produce a special report on immigrating to and investing in Malaysia.
Read moreWhen the MM2H relaunches in December, it will likely have a higher price tag. In the meantime, hundreds of agents will struggle to survive.
Read moreThe government says it aims to relaunch by December, adding “it’s not a permanent closure because the program contributes to our economy.”
Read moreInvestors filed 7,904 applications for the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) program in 2019. But minimum property prices for foreigners represent a quandary.
Read moreIn July and August last year, 47 Malaysian property exhibitions took place in Hong Kong. During the same two months this year, that number had risen to 93.
Read moreExtremely conservative estimates would place the number of program participants at more than 100,000. The actual figure is likely in the 130-150,000 range.
Read moreProgram authorities are also making great strides in dealing with their extensive backlog of unprocessed applications.
Read moreMalaysia’s MM2H residence program, which has approved more than 40,000 participants in its 16-year history, is back from suspension with tighter security, new requirements, and with a review of the financial requirements in the cards.
Read moreThe Malaysian government has temporarily frozen the extremely popular Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) residence by investment program, according to
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